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Paramount’s Adam Goodman Touts Value of Theatrical Experience
Paramount Film Group President Adam Goodman wants to protect the sanctity of the moviegoing experience even as the studio stays open to all the other opportunities technology provides.
NewFronts: Weather Channel Fall Originals to Rain Across All Screens
The Weather Co., flexing multiplatform muscles, will bow three short-form original digital series this fall, playing across cable TV, online, smartphones and tablets.
'Iron Man 3' Premieres on Most-Pirated-Movies List
"Iron Man 3" premiered on TorrentFreak's list as the third most illegally downloaded film this week -- and it hasn't even premiered in North America yet.  The latest Robert Down...
Media Coverage of NBA’s Jason Collins Varies Widely
Even ESPN and ESPN.com seemed at odds over how to treat the NBA center's decision to out himself as gay.
Sarah Silverman Gets Her First HBO Comedy Special, 'We Are Miracles'
Sarah Silverman hasn't had a regular perch on the air since "The Sarah Silverman Program" ended in 2010, but she's turned up on "The League" and "Louie" as well as voicing characters on "The Simpsons"...
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Upfronts: Fox Sets First 'FanFront' Event (Exclusive)
Immediately after the network presents its 2013-14 fare to Madison Avenue advertisers, stars from its new and returning shows will mingle with fans during the event.read more
Amy Winehouse's Father Disses Beyonce, Andre 3000's 'Back to Black' Cover for 'Gatsby'
Amy Winehouse's father took to Twitter to voice his displeasure with the cover of his daughter's "Back to Black," by Beyonce and Andrew 3000. "Just heard the Andre part of Back ...
ZenithOptimedia Drops Estimates for 2013 Growth
ZenithOptimedia is revising its 2013 global economic growth estimates to 3.9 percent, to $518 billion, down from the 4.1 percent increase forecast in December. The Publicis Groupe media company said ...
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WME Signs 'Senna' Filmmaker (Exclusive)
Asif Kapadia was the third filmmaker WME signed last week. read more
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Google Looks to Push Mobile In-Store Shopping, Tablet-First Design
As Google’s svp of ads and commerce, Sridhar Ramaswamy oversees the engineering behind products like Google Shopping’s Product Listing Ads, AdWords’ transition to Enhanced Campaign...
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Jason Collins Could Be Nike's New Star
Athletes, celebrities, media & more show support for @jasoncollins34 announcement via Twitter: nba.com/wizards/twitte… — Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) April 29, 2013 Proud of...
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Barry Diller Defends Aereo, Says Legal Battle is Over
The IAC topper says networks and studios' impending petitions for government intervention against the streaming service are also futile: “No incumbent ever wants to see its territory invaded."read m...
Jeremy Irvine, Phoebe Fox to Star in ‘Woman in Black’ Sequel
Jeremy Irvine and Phoebe Fox will star in horror sequel "The Woman in Black: Angel of Death" for Exclusive Media and Cross Creek Pictures.
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'Fast & Furious 6' Final Trailer: The Crew Fights 'Vehicular Warfare' (Video)
Michelle Rodriguez's character is back from the dead in the sixth installment.read more
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Hulk Hogan Wants Gawker Punished for Disobeying Court Order
UPDATED: The former professional wrestler is upset that the website has linked to the sex tape on another site. read more
Cannes Unveils its Classics Slate
Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s “Cleopatra” is among 20 restored film gems and three docs in Cannes Classics, announced today in Paris.
The Contingent Compensation Battle Only Gets Worse
  A recent series of class action lawsuits has highlighted tensions over the calculation of gross receipts and contingent, back-end compensation in the motion-picture industry. This is not, howev...
WE tv Orders Fashion Series 'House of Curves'
The docuseries centers on plus-sized designer Kenyatta Jones.read more
Disney Stock Up to Record Levels on Analyst Upgrades
Already trading at record levels, Disney’s stock enjoyed a boost Monday morning after analysts suggested the company’s potential for earnings growth is “underappreciated by the market.” Statem...
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'American Horror Story: Coven' Adds Gabourey Sidibe
Showrunner Ryan Murphy makes the announcement the same day that the final season of Sidibe's "The Big C" premieres.read more

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